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1. BORA Corrections Amendment Bill [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...(freedom of expression); b. s 21 (unreasonable search and seizure); and c. s 23(5) (right of persons deprived of liberty to be treated with humanity and dignity). 5. These rights are fundamentally concerned with fairness, individual autonomy, privacy and dignity of individuals within the corrections system. Any limitation on these rights requires careful scrutiny and justification. 6. We conclude that the Bill is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Righ...

2. OIA-119289.pdf [pdf, 20 MB]

   ...O FF IC IA L IN FO RM AT IO N AC T 19 82 3 5. Compliance The bill does not breach any of the following: - The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. - Bill of Rights Act 1990. - The principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993. - Relevant international standards and obligations. - Guidelines in the Legislation Advisory Committee report Legislative Change: Guidelines on Process and Content (revised edition 1991). Treaty-Making Process Paragraph...

3. [2017] NZEnvC 190 Hood v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 4.6 MB]

   ...discretion here would not be consistent with justice in that it would effectively see us set aside the appellants' case. [n particular, it would see us largely disregard their evidence on their personal experience of amenity values, including privacy and outlook. [t would also not be consistent with the public interest dimension of our decision-making role insofar as flood risk matters are concerned. [n particular, to disregard flood risk on the crude footing that a permitted act...

4. Summary of submissions: New Zealand accession to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...(IMSC) • Mega Limited (MEGA) • Internet NZ • Telecommunications Forum (TCF) • Spark • Microsoft • PaloAlto Networks • Copyright Licensing Limited • NZ Authors • ANZ Screen Association • WeCreate • Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) In addition to formal submissions, engagement was undertaken with several Māori groups and individuals with an interest in this subject area. [IN-CONFIDENCE] 3 What we heard – summary The majorit...

5. [2022] NZEmpC 35 Courage v Attorney-General [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...proceedings without the disclosure of any more information about the private lives of individuals, or matters that are commercially sensitive, than is necessary to satisfy the principle of open justice: (d) the protection of other confidentiality and privacy interests (including those of children and other vulnerable members of the community) and any privilege held by, or available to, any person: (e) the principle of open justice (including the encouragement of fair and accur...

6. [2022] NZEmpC 51 Courage v Attorney-General [pdf, 339 KB]

   ...proceedings without the disclosure of any more information about the private lives of individuals, or matters that are commercially sensitive, than is necessary to satisfy the principle of open justice: (d) the protection of other confidentiality and privacy interests (including those of children and other vulnerable members of the community) and any privilege held by, or available to, any person: (e) the principle of open justice (including the encouragement of fair and accurate rep...

7. Dunn v Accident Compensation Corporation (Strike out) [2024] NZHRRT 41 [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...and the action alleged to be victimisation of that person. [36] The interpretation of s 66(1)(a)(v) was also considered by the High Court in Fehling v Appleby.16 In that case, Mr Fehling alleged there had been victimisation of him under the Privacy Act 1993 and that, by reason of s 89 of the Privacy Act, the victimisation provisions under the HRA were engaged.17 That decision makes clear that the exercise of rights or the taking of actions must be under or by reference to the HRA...

8. About the Tribunal

   The Tribunal is an independent judicial body that hears claims relating to breaches of the: Human Rights Act 1993 Privacy Act 2020 Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 The Tribunal is administered by the Ministry of Justice and is completely separate from the Human Rights Commission, Privacy Commissioner, and Health and Disability Commissioner. The Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons are appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice. Members of...

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9. Waters v Alpine Energy Ltd (Discovery No. 3) [2015] NZHRRT 13 [pdf, 67 KB]

   ...time that has elapsed since the communication was made or the information was compiled or prepared; and (g) the extent to which the information has already been disclosed to other persons; and (4) society’s interest in protecting the privacy of victims of offences and, in particular, victims of sexual offences. (5) The Judge may, in addition to the matters stated in subsection (3), have regard to any other matters that the Judge considers relevant. A Judge ma...

10. RB v CG LCRO 117/2013 (30 June 2014) [pdf, 56 KB]

    ...confidence in Ms CG and would never have gone back to her for advice, although she had not told Ms CG that. [8] As a consequence of Ms CG’s request of police, Ms RB registered her objection with NZLS saying Ms CG had breached her right to privacy. NZLS put that matter to Ms CG, obtained her response and dealt with it in the decision. [9] The Standards Committee considered the conduct, fees and privacy aspects of the complaint, the information the parties had provided, and dec...